Reyka Vodka
Reyka Vodka is Iceland's small-batch vodka — an 80-proof (40% ABV) spirit distilled from wheat and barley in a 750mL bottle. Made at the country's first vodka distillery in Borgarnes, it runs through a rare Carter-Head still (one of only six in the world), is filtered through 4,000-year-old lava rocks, and is cut with Arctic spring water — with the whole operation powered by geothermal energy from Iceland's volcanic landscape. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV) — 750mL
- Base: wheat and barley, distilled in a Carter-Head still
- Filtration: 4,000-year-old Icelandic lava rocks; Arctic spring water
- Distillery: Borgarnes, Iceland — geothermal-powered, small-batch
- Style: exceptionally smooth, clean, and crisp
Vodka, Distilled by a Volcano
Reyka's story is inseparable from its island: lava fields filter the water, geothermal steam powers the still, and the Arctic air keeps everything cold and clean. The Carter-Head still — a piece of equipment more common in gin-making — gives the spirit an unusual purity and texture, which is why bartenders reach for it in martinis where the vodka has nowhere to hide. Explore the Reyka collection or browse more vodka at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Clean and crisp with a soft, rounded mouthfeel — faint grain sweetness, a whisper of citrus, and a smooth, refreshing finish with no harsh burn (per the distillery).
How to Enjoy
Ice-cold in a martini with a lemon twist, or over a single cube to taste the texture. Its neutrality also makes it a flawless base for infusions and clean highballs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Reyka made?
Borgarnes, Iceland, at the country's first vodka distillery — powered entirely by geothermal energy.
What is a Carter-Head still?
A rare still design (only six in the world) that produces an exceptionally pure, smooth spirit.
What is Reyka filtered through?
4,000-year-old Icelandic lava rocks, which lend the vodka its signature clean character.
From lava fields to your freezer — order Reyka Vodka online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.